Research
Research Program 2025-2026
Research
Research Program 2025
About the Program
This program is designed for undergraduate or gap-year students who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and/or research. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to delve into a research project spanning an academic year, running from August to May. Throughout this period, students will work closely with assigned mentors to develop and execute their research projects.
It's important to note that this program does not offer a stipend. Additionally, students are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing during the duration of the program.
In addition to the year-round research experience, our students will have the opportunity to:
It's important to note that this program does not offer a stipend. Additionally, students are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing during the duration of the program.
In addition to the year-round research experience, our students will have the opportunity to:
- attend research focused conferences and workshops
- interact with PIs and other students in the same path
- present a final report and/or poster at the end of the program
Application Deadline: Coming Soon!!
Research
Mentors
About the Program
We invite mentors to join our mentor network and become integral parts of our community. We highly encourage Principal Investigators (PIs) to share their expertise and knowledge with aspiring health professionals and investigators. Through this collaborative effort, we aim to motivate PIs and/or mentors to join our network by clicking on the "Join Now" button and completing the provided questions. Join us in fostering the growth and development of the next generation of healthcare professionals and researchers.
Research
Students Interested in CREPS Research Program
General Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- Copy of class program
- ID with photo (driver’s license or passport)
- COVID-19 vaccine evidence
- Only students with each research topic recommended requirements will be considered for evaluation.
-
750-word Declaration of Interest answering the following prompts:
- How does CREPS research program help you advance in your professional career?
- Brief description of their research interests. If the student does not have any prior research experience, they should explain why they are interested in scientific research.
Research
Topics
Environmental Microbiology and Paleomicrobiology
Location: San Juan
Recommended Requirements:
Recommended Requirements:
- 3.0-4.0 GPA
- Third (3rd) year or higher college preparation
- Biology, Interdisciplinary Studies in Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences Major
- Interest in any health related profession
- Weekly Availability: 15-20 hrs/week
Experimental therapeutics for cancer metastasis
Location: San Juan & Toa Baja
Recommended Requirements:
Recommended Requirements:
- 3.0-4.0 GPA
- Junior (3rd) year or higher college preparation
- Biology, Chemistry or Interdisciplinary Studies in Natural Sciences
- Interest in any health related profession
- Weekly Availability: 10-20 hrs/week
Determinants of Health Among Older Adults Living in Vulnerable Communities in PR
Location: San Juan
Recommended Requirements:
Recommended Requirements:
- 3.0-4.0 GPA
- Senior (4th) year or higher college preparation
- Nutrition, Interdisciplinary Studies in Natural Sciences or Psychology Major
- Interest in any health related profession
- Weekly Availability: 20 hrs/week
Brain adaptations caused by traumatic events in a rodent model
Location: Ponce
Recommended Requirements:
Recommended Requirements:
- 2.75-4.0 GPA
- Freshman (1st) year or higher college preparation
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Interdisciplinary Studies in Natural Sciences or Psychology Major
- Interest in any health related profession
- Weekly Availability: 15-20hrs/week
Contact us: research@crepspr.org